For full functionality of our forum it is necessary to enable Javascript in your browser. If you're not sure about how to do this you will find easy to understand instructions at: http://www.enable-javascript.com

Nesting - isn't it a bit late?

My fairly modern house has an open front garden. At the bottom, next to the path is a 20ft tree/shrub with branches almost to the ground. I spotted a nest this morning about 6ft off the ground next to the trunk. In it I could see 2 or 3 collared dove chicks.
Hence the question - 'isn't it a bit late'?

Woodpigeons, which also have distinctive white patches on each side of the neck,usually lay two eggs mainly from July to September; the incubation period lasts 17-19 days. [ref. Observers Book on Birds]

I get lots of doves or whatever they are in my garden. They are fat and greedy and have a white collar so I am wondering if these are the ones you are talking about. Eastern or Easter? Maybe the Easter ones are chocolate coloured Doves.

Reply to this topic

This thread has been locked.

For full functionality of our forum it is necessary to enable Javascript in your browser. If you're not sure about how to do this you will find easy to understand instructions at: http://www.enable-javascript.com